Silver: Return to Treasure Island by Andrew Motion

Silver
Return to Treasure Island
by Andrew Motion

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Published: 2013
Publisher: Broadway Books
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, YA
Paperback: 416 pages
Rating: 4

THE RIP-ROARING SEQUEL TO THE GREATEST ADVENTURE EVER TOLD

Almost forty years following the events of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver have seemingly put their maritime adventures to rest. Jim has settled on the English coast with his son Jim, and Silver has returned to rural England with his daughter Natty. While their escapades may have ended, for Jim and Natty the adventure is only just beginning.

One night, Natty approaches young Jim with a proposition: return to Treasure Island and find the remaining treasure that their fathers left behind. As they set sail in their fathers' footsteps, Jim and Natty cannot imagine what awaits them. Murderous pirates, long-held grudges, noxious greed, and wily deception lurk wickedly in the high seas, and disembarking onto Treasure Island only proves more perilous. Their search for buried treasure leaves every last wit tested and ounce of courage spent. And the adventure doesn't end there, since they still have to make their way home...

My two-bits:
I should start by saying that I have not read the classic, Treasure Island, so this review is based solely on this story.

The allure and adventure that of Treasure Island drives the characters in this story. Along with the riches of the island the characters experience the consequences that are linked to the treasure which may not be as expected.

I found this an entertaining read, but not as rip-roaring as described in the book blurb.

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Intangible by J. Meyers

Intangible
by J. Meyers

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Published: 2012
Publisher: self
Genre: Paranormal, Romance, YA
Paperback: 349 pages
Rating: 5

Twins Sera and Luke Raine have a well-kept secret--she heals with a touch of her hand, he sees the future. All their lives they've helped those in need on the sly. They've always thought of their abilities as being a gift.

Then Luke has a vision that Sera is killed. That gift they've always cherished begins to feel an awful lot like a curse. Because the thing about Luke's ability? He's always right.

And he can't do anything about it.

Series:
Intangible
Indomitable (novella)
Imaginable

My two-bits:
Wonderful start to this series involving other worldly characters. I liked the world building in this story. The story starts out with a pair of extraordinary teens with special powers. But as the story continues their predicament and people they know expands into an interesting world outside their norm.

A varied mix of characters are presented that keep you wondering and interested.

There is a good blend of action, romance and paranormal activity.

And, although this is part of a series, it works as a standalone story as well.

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Stacking the Shelves - 12.28.13

Stacking the Shelves
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Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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Bought:

Nightingale
by David Farland
-YA fantasy

For Review:

Forsaken
The Forsaken Saga, #1
by Sophia Sharp
-YA fantasy
courtesy of author
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The Penny Thief
by Christophe Paul
-mystery, France
courtesy of publisher
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Lights of Aurora
by Theresa McClinton
-fantasy
courtesy of author
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The Scriptlings
by Sorin Suciu
-fantasy
Thanks Freda of Freda's Voice!
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